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Discovery about how cancer cells evade immune defences inspires new treatment approach
Washington [US] | By Asian News International | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta
UPDATED ON DEC 29, 2020 03:56 PM IST
A recent discovery about the process of evasion by cancer cells has led researchers towards a new approach to treat the disease.
Rahul Gandhi walks out of parliamentary panel meet on defence, says wastage of time
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
UPDATED ON DEC 16, 2020 09:26 PM IST
The issue of uniform should be left for senior defence officials to decide while the political leadership should discuss how to strengthen the forces at the LAC, Gandhi said.
Govt’s decision on FDI in defence to enhance self-reliance in sector: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 18, 2020 02:07 PM IST
The government has permitted 74 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) under automatic route in the sector with certain conditions.
Rajnath Singh meets Russian counterpart, discusses ways to deepen defence, strategic partnership
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com| Edited by Susmita Pakrasi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 04, 2020 10:33 AM IST
The ministry said that meeting coincided with Indra Naval Exercises to be conducted by Indian and Russia navies off Straits of Malacca over next two days, adding that Singh noted that these exercises demonstrated common interests of both countries in maritime security in Indian Ocean Region.
Expert panel to help DRDO prepare for futuristic battles, defence needs
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Rahul Singh
UPDATED ON AUG 26, 2020 11:00 PM IST
DRDO chief G Satheesh Reddy has constituted a five-member committee and asked it to submit its report within 45 days.
Rajnath Singh outlines initiatives for self-reliance in defence
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Rahul Singh| Edited by Sabir Hussain
UPDATED ON AUG 10, 2020 09:56 PM IST
Among the initiatives listed for the ‘Atma-Nirbharta Week’ celebrations are upgrading facilities of defence public sector undertakings, modernisation of shipyards, launching locally-made defence items and signing of new memoranda of understanding with the private sector to enhance indigenisation.
Bharat Forge welcomes India’s import ban on 101 defence items, calls it a ‘strategic step’
Hindustan times, New Delhi | By HT correspondent | Edited by Sparshita Saxena
UPDATED ON AUG 09, 2020 04:54 PM IST
Chairman and managing director Baba Kalyani called the decision a strategic step that will “propel the Atmanirbhar Bharat narrative and bolster Indian defence equipment manufacturing industry”.
Defence manufacturing hit due to Covid-19: Rajnath Singh
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON MAY 21, 2020 07:59 PM IST
Acknowledging the hardships faced by the defence industry during an e-conclave, Rajnath Singh said defence manufacturing had been hit harder than other sectors as the government was the only buyer of defence products.
Defence stocks surge after rise in FDI limit via automatic route; Hal, BEL among gainers
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com| Edited by: Meenakshi Ray
PUBLISHED ON MAY 18, 2020 11:54 AM IST
Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) jumped 10%, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) rose 5.53%, BEML advanced 5.3%, Astra Microwave Products surged 4.93% and Bharat Dynamics was trading up 4.71% on the S&P BSE Sensex.
FDI limit hiked, restriction on weapons import for self-reliance in defence
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Rahul Singh | Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi
UPDATED ON MAY 16, 2020 09:52 PM IST
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the FDI limit in the defence manufacturing sector under the automatic route would be hiked from 49% to 74% subject to security clearances.
FDI in defence sector hiked from 49% to 74%, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes. com | Edited by Abhinav Sahay
UPDATED ON MAY 16, 2020 06:53 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman in her special economic package announced a slew of reforms including in the defence sector aimed to boost country’s self-reliance.
PM Modi holds meetings to boost defence, aerospace sectors
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
PUBLISHED ON MAY 01, 2020 04:09 AM IST
An official statement said various strategies to bring investments into India on a fast-track mode and to promote Indian domestic sectors were discussed in the first meeting.
Budget allocation 35 percent lower than required: House panel on defence
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON MAR 14, 2020 03:36 AM IST
In a report tabled in the Lok Sabha, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence pointed out that insufficient budgetary allocation would affect acquisition of latest weaponry, aircraft, ships and tanks that are required to match the modernisation of the Chinese and Pakistani militaries.
From defence to trade deals: Highlights from US President Donald Trump’s statement
PUBLISHED ON FEB 25, 2020 02:41 PM IST
The United States president was speaking after a meeting with Prime Minister Modi and delegation-level talks between the representatives of his country and India.
S Jaishankar meets EU leaders; holds talks on terrorism, economic issues
Brussels | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON FEB 19, 2020 12:01 AM IST
Jaishankar, who was in Germany during the weekend for the prestigious Munich Security Conference, arrived here on Monday to prepare the ground for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned visit for the India-EU summit here next month.
USD 5 bn defence export target to be achieved by 2024: Rajnath Singh
Lucknow | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON FEB 07, 2020 03:32 PM IST
He said till now over 200 agreements have been concluded in this Defexpo and described it as “historic”.
Think creatively to offset funds crunch in defence
By Harsh V Pant and Kartik Bommakanti
UPDATED ON JAN 30, 2020 06:52 PM IST
The defence budget is shrinking. The CDS can play a key role in ensuring the most efficient use of resources
Coronavirus: Fig leaf or first defence? Deploying flimsy masks against the deadly coronavirus
Bangkok | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON JAN 29, 2020 12:35 PM IST
Coronavirus: While Asian commuters cover up with the blue-green paper-thin masks, and social media buzzes with mask emojis, rumours of stockpiles and shortages, the humble medical mask has become an essential weapon in the battle against an invisible enemy.
PMO reviews India’s preparedness to deal with coronavirus cases
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2020 10:15 PM IST
The cabinet secretary, home secretary, foreign secretary, defence secretary, health secretary, civil aviation secretary and several other top officials attended the meeting.
Chief of Defence Staff to oversee border disputes, deployments
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Rahul Singh
UPDATED ON JAN 19, 2020 04:53 AM IST
Supply of arms and ammunition to friendly neighbouring countries such as Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Maldives will also come under the purview of the DMA, said the order published on Friday.
‘Not looking to start a war, but prepared to finish one’: US on Iran
Washington | By Reuters
UPDATED ON JAN 08, 2020 11:40 AM IST
Defence Secretary Mark Esper defended the intelligence signalling an “imminent threat” from Soleimani that he and other senior U.S. officials have cited to justify the strike, saying it was persuasive.
Poor funding in defence could hit country’s global image: House panel
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Rahul Singh
PUBLISHED ON DEC 28, 2019 11:40 PM IST
Citing the data supplied by the defence ministry, the panel highlighted the worrying disparity in the funds sought by the military and the corresponding allocation.
DRDO conducts two successful flight tests of Pinaka missiles
Bhubaneshwar | By Press Trust of India
PUBLISHED ON DEC 20, 2019 08:15 PM IST
Pinaka Missile System developed by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) was again successfully tested off the Odisha coast.
Better coordination needed among defence forces, say experts at Military Literature Festival in Chandigarh
Hindustan Times, Chandigahr | By Amanjeet Singh Salyal
UPDATED ON DEC 16, 2019 12:53 AM IST
Suggest that chief of defence staff be made a permanent member of all committees related to national security
Two army personnel killed as avalanche hits patrol in Southern Siachen
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Mir Ehsan
UPDATED ON NOV 30, 2019 09:00 PM IST
Army spokesman Col Rajesh Kalia said that an army patrol operating at an altitude of approximately 18,000 feet in southern Siachen glacier was hit by an avalanche.
To Chidambaram’s ‘Ranga-Billa’ defence, Centre’s comeback in Supreme Court
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Murali Krishnan
UPDATED ON NOV 28, 2019 01:42 PM IST
Former finance minister P Chidambaram, who has been in custody for 100 days in the INX Media case, was initially arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation on August 21.
Rajnath Singh, Mark T Esper talks focus on Indo-Pacific
Hindustan Times, Bangkok | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON NOV 18, 2019 02:04 AM IST
In the meeting with US defence secretary Mark T Esper, Rajnath Singh reaffirmed New Delhi’s vision for a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region based on a rules-based order and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Nine held for making fake IDs of defence, NHAI, administration officials in Mohali
Hindustan Times, Mohali | By HT Correspondent
PUBLISHED ON NOV 05, 2019 12:41 AM IST
Police suspect it to be an extortion racket as fake ID cards of officials in the defence forces, civil administration, National Highways Authority of India and even journalists were seized after raids
Vietnam ramping up ties with India in defence, tourism
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Rezaul H Laskar
UPDATED ON NOV 04, 2019 10:45 PM IST
To mark the third anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership with India, Vietnam is organising a slew of events this month to showcase its business potential and to boost engagement in areas such as tourism, education and culture.
Netanyahu fails to secure majority in tense election
Tel Aviv | By Reuters
PUBLISHED ON SEP 19, 2019 05:35 AM IST
But with coalition-building again key to forming a government, it could be days or even weeks before it becomes clear whether the wily politician hailed by supporters as “King Bibi” has been dethroned after a decade in power.